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U.S. sanctions compliance
June 1st, 2022
In response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, new sanctions/restrictive measures have been issued by the U.S., EU, UK, Switzerland, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Iceland, Australia and New Zealand. As a result, Russia is now the most heavily sanctioned country in the world. On March 15, 2022, the U.S. Department of Commerce hosted […]
The lighter side of OSHA
June 1st, 2022
When most of us hear the word “OSHA,” we instantly conjure up images of ticket-writing cops invading our workplace. And these aren’t the $35 tags that grace our windshield when we linger in a parking spot too long. These citations can easily hit the four- or five-digit mark depending on the severity of the violation. […]
How to decipher Incoterms
June 1st, 2022
Question: I’m buying some equipment, and the shipping terms in the purchase agreement refer to “EXW Incoterms 2020.” I’m generally familiar with “Incoterms,” but I don’t really have a lot of time to study what each one means. Can you give me a summary of what I’m dealing with when a contract I sign references […]
2022 Reader’s Choice Awards
June 1st, 2022
What tent rental industry supplier always comes through when you need them? Which piece of equipment saves time and labor? And what services do you depend on to run your business? Keeping reading to find out. Best Frame Tent Anchor IndustriesFred’s Tents & CanopiesRainier Industries Honorable Mention: Aztec Tents, Eureka! Tents, Fiesta Tents, Losberger De […]
Storm Safety
June 1st, 2022
A darkening sky as an event unfolds is never cause for celebration. But veteran event planners will tell you that what happens from here out depends on how well storm safety planning was done—it can ruin an event, but it can save one as well. Photo courtesy of Kari Pederson. Weather forecasting is one of […]
Long-term rental success
June 1st, 2022
PartySavvy installed several hundred feet of Anchor Industries’ tents and walkway canopies to connect various glass houses at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, Pa. The tents allow visitors to tour the facility in one direction only due to COVID, and stay up all year round. Photo courtesy of PartySavvy. When certain […]
Moreton Hire builds a legacy
June 1st, 2022
During the pandemic, Moreton Hire had to pivot from sporting events and weddings to providing facilities for the health industry such as vaccination centers. Photos courtesy of Moreton Hire. In 1969, Marlene and Kevin Morahan bought some chairs for their local school’s festival in Manly, Brisbane, Australia. Afterward, locals began asking to use the chairs […]
Montreal General Hospital Trauma Center
June 1st, 2022
As the pandemic swept across Canada in 2020, Fiesta Tents, located in Saint-Laurent, Que., received many requests to help the Canadian health system cope with the influx of patients. The company would ultimately be involved in several projects ranging from remote Indigenous facilities to testing clinics in downtown Montreal. But one project stood out from […]